Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Luas passenger numbers increased in 2023

Posted on Tuesday 23 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Passenger numbers travelling on Ireland’s public transport network in 2023 returned to record numbers after the dip caused by the pandemic according to the latest figures released by the National Transport Authority. This includes the Luas network in Dublin as … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Repairs start on 42

Posted on Monday 22 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

A tram which has been absent since September is on the road to return with West Midlands Metro 42 now undergoing repairs. The tram was involved in a collision with an unmarked Police car during testing of the Wolverhampton City … Continue reading →

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No guarantees over future of Tramway Terrace in Douglas

Posted on Monday 22 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Will we actually see horse trams run again in 2024? There is a chance they won’t be operated according to Infrastructure Minister, Tim Crookall MHK, as he was unable to offer guarantees over the future of the historic Tramway Terrace, … Continue reading →

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Out and About: On the crossover at Ocean Terminal – November 2023

Posted on Monday 22 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

For a month between the end of November and late December 2023, Edinburgh Trams services couldn’t serve Newhaven and during that time there was the sight of trams using the Ocean Terminal crossover which is where this edition of “Out … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool 159 & trolleybus

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Trams &” today heads off to the East Anglia Transport Museum.

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Saltburn Cliff Tramway suffers major damage in fire

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The historic Saltburn Cliff Tramway has received major damage in a fire, which is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. The funicular is the oldest operating water balance cliff line in the UK and dates from 1884.

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Plans revealed to allow bikes on Metrolink

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

As part of his last mayoral manifesto, Andy Burnham (Mayor of Greater Manchester) committed to a pilot scheme to allow bikes to be carried on Manchester Metrolink. And now it has been confirmed that transport leaders are to consider proposals … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 21st January 2024

Posted on Sunday 21 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Off to Nottingham last October for some more photos:

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In Pictures: 275’s new advert in Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 20 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this month we reported that Edinburgh Trams 275 had received a new advert and now in this article we take a look at the new look for the tram.

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Around the World in Trams: Nuremberg 1105

Posted on Saturday 20 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

In another edition of “Around the World in Trams” we return to Nuremberg for a shot of a tram operating in the German city.

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ORR clear EATM to continue operations after inspection

Posted on Saturday 20 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum have recently hosted a visit by the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) who have given a full inspection of both the tramway and railway infrastructure at the museum. After a comprehensive visit over two … Continue reading →

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UKTram Light Rail Summit returns to Birmingham

Posted on Saturday 20 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The UKTram Light Rail Summit is to take place on Thursday 19th September 2024 and will be returning to Birmingham again after the success of the last event in 2023.

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KeolisAmey Metrolink contract extended until 2027

Posted on Friday 19 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have confirmed that KeolisAmey will continue to operate and maintain the Metrolink network for a further three years until July 2027. The new contract is an extension of the existing deal which had been due to … Continue reading →

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Body-worn cameras help security on UK tramways

Posted on Friday 19 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The most recent meeting of the UKTram Operations Group heard how the use of body-worn cameras by frontline staff on a number of tramways across the country is helping to boost security. Its reported that the cameras and proving a … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 721

Posted on Friday 19 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its “Picture in Time” time again and Donald Brooks continues his walk alongside the tramway between Fleetwood and Broadwater.

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Final piece of track welded into place in Digbeth

Posted on Thursday 18 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

There’s another milestone to report in the construction of an extension of the West Midlands Metro as the final piece of track has been welded into place on the Birmingham Eastside line. Whilst it will be many years before trams … Continue reading →

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Cold weather disrupts NET

Posted on Thursday 18 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

There was major disruption to services on Nottingham Express Transit during the morning of Thursday 18th January with the severe weather being blamed for a bad start to the day. First announced at around 0600, NET initially confirmed that only … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Council to look at removal of parking bays

Posted on Thursday 18 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Since Edinburgh Trams services started running on the extension to Newhaven there have been occasional issues with trams being held up by poorly parked vehicles. Although the situation has improved since the line initially opened it does remain an issue … Continue reading →

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More Metrolink changes

Posted on Wednesday 17 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The problem with the cracked rail at Victoria has led to more changes for Manchester Metrolink services with now no trams able to run between Victoria and Exchange Square on 2CC to allow full repairs to take place.

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West Midlands Metro support Wolverhampton Literature Festival

Posted on Wednesday 17 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro will be one of the key sponsors of the Wolverhampton Literature Festival which is due to take place in the city this February. With Metro services to Wolverhampton Railway Station having started last September, the tram is … Continue reading →

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